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MantleThe lifting of restrictions on foreign ownership limits in Vietnam later this year will have a large impact on the country's financial markets and help align its capital markets with Vietnam's economic and financial potential. Saigon Asset Management's Steve Mantle explains why.

Many people, including seasoned investors, believe that options are risky financial instruments that use leverage to seek enormous returns on capital. However, when used properly, options can dramatically reduce risk. Investment expert Ari Sass explains.

Managed futures strategies are as diverse as the markets they trade. Even funds that share a common strategy like trend-following may generate disparate returns due to volatility targeting. Although volatility targeting can help managers deliver a smoother ride for investors, it may also prevent investors from getting the most out of a managed futures strategy. QES's Matt Dority explains.

Martin SassThe conventional wisdom is that wide diversification is the “holy grail,” as espoused by Modern Portfolio Theory. In reality, wide diversification can hinder equity performance by failing to capitalize on high conviction stocks with the best risk-reward ratios. Veteran investor Martin Sass explains.

Don SteinbruggeCommodity trading advisors’ (CTAs) perception among investors is more divergent than any other major hedge fund strategy. So, why have investors invested such a large percentage of industry assets to the strategy? And what are some of the things to consider when selecting a CTA? Hedge fund expert Don Steinbrugge answers these questions and more.

Private credit comes in many different flavors, all with the common themes of over-collateralization, a higher coupon than public markets and normally a Variable Rate. The beauty of private credit is that each transaction can be tailored to a specific investment outcome. Greg Silberman, chief investment officer of Atlanta Capital Group, explains.

Conor O'MaraThe US Dollar is in a multi-year bull market, according to Conor O’Mara, investment director of Three Rock Capital Management. O’Mara says that the impetus for the move in recent months was provided largely by policy outside of the United States.